Homer has been a very pleasant stop. It's a very cute little town that sits on a mud flat peninsula surrounded glaciers and volcano's. The views have been amazing!! From our bed looking out the big bay windows you can see the volcano Illiamna (not sure thats spelled right). It looks like something from a move. It's very faint and mostly covered with clouds however when they clear you can see smoke coming from the top of it. We have also seen more wildlife in Homer than anywhere else I think. The eagles are beautiful.
Ok maybe not this on. This is a picture of a picture at the ocean refuge center. It was just the best picture we had. Several went soring over while we were at a look out however they caught a thermal and got so high so fast the pictures didn't come out.
Driving around the town we also came across these moose (at least I think they are moose, I can't tell the difference between all the animals.) They were enjoying a nice breakfast in someone's front yard.
At the Ocean refuge the girls really enjoyed the sunlight and getting to stretch their legs. I think they are going a little stir crazy with all the riding. The last couple of times we have put them in the car they have seriously complained. The ocean refuge had a great walk around that explored the mud flats. The tide was out while we were there so there were a few areas the kids got to get off and explore the frozen ground. While B still isn't walking on her on she made her best attempts.
She stood up by herself the other day in Anchorage. After finishing off Papa's breakfast she turned around and stood up on the table, she's been practicing ever since.
We tried to talk her into taking a few more steps since she hasn't done it since the other week at my sister-in-laws. However, it didn't quite work for her today.
It is still very chilly outside so after wearing ourselves out at the refuge we went back to enjoy the beach from our hotel. We are staying at the Driftwood Inn which is located on the water. The Inn is more a house that rents the rooms out. We have so far had the whole house to ourselves which has been very nice! Our room has bay windows that overlook Kachemak Bay. We fell asleep last night to the sound of the waves on the beach. It was perfect!!
Aside from the gorgeous views we had another surprise in our room. Since we were just renting a room in a house we were very surprised to find a Whirlpool tub in our bathroom. The girls had a blast taking a bath tonight. They normally jump right in anyways however with the extra large tub they really enjoyed the bath!
B wasn't real sure about it when the jets came on however she came around.
The best was when S got in to help them. The jets were a little strong so to keep a closer eye on them and be able to reach them should something happen he had to sit on side which A thought was hilarious. A finally reclined back to enjoy the "pool".
We have had a blast in Homer today and can't wait to see what tomorrow holds. We catch the ferry, the M/V Tustumena, at 9:45am and will arrive in Kodiak at approximately 7:30pm. We have a sponsor that should be meeting when we arrive in Kodiak tomorrow night. A sponsor is someone that is already at the base that can show us around and help us get set up in and in contact with people on the base that we may need, such as housing. We didn't have a sponsor in Clearwater so I was very surprised when S said that he would be meeting us at the ferry and that his supervisor may be there as well, that never would have happened in Clearwater! So next time I write I will be in our new home, hopefully!!!
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Love the bathtub shots! Looks like Alisha's having fun! Shared part of the blog with the folks at the reunion. Everyone agreed Alaska's too far ... but wow at the scenery!! Everyone sends their love and Arcola and Joanne are waiting for invitations to the next baby shower! :)
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